May 11th is military spouse appreciation day....?

Question

Have you thanked a spouse of a militant? Have you thanked a soldier? You may not be in agreement with the current war and our political party in office, but it would be nice if some of us would support our troops and thank the spouses of the troops. After all, they make it possible for us to live a free life and a somewhat safe life here in America......So...THANK YOU to all of our troops who are serving and who have served....THANK YOU for your sacrafices and bravery!!!!!!!!!...Kimmie

To make an adjustment to my post...
THANK YOU to the marines, army, navy, air force, national guard, active militants, coast guard...to each member of ALL the branches....
Also to respond to one of the answers:
I think that all who have a part in the military deserve a HUGE THANK YOU....spouses of the military branches derserve a thank you as well. These spouses give sacrafices as well. They somewhat put their lives on hold while their spouses are away. They tend to their childrens needs (if children are applicable), they keep up duties and responsibilities and manage to do all of this and more by themselves....so heck yes, these spouses deserve a thank you as well....!!!!!!!!

Hollybean...such deep words....such truth in your words and I do not think that anyone else can say it better as you have....Thank you for shedding light on those who have answered in a way that shows confusion of MY appreciation towards spouses of our wonderful, awesome, amazing military!!!

You can go to 1800flowers to send an email to our troops around the world for free. I would advise you to do this. My brother was a United States Marine and he appreciated getting words of encouragement and thank you's. This built up his strength and made him feel like he was indeed appreciated. He was one of the first to go to Iraq in the begining and fell 25 feet out of a chopper going down the ropes. He was shot at by those damn camel rags and messed his back up from the fall. He injured his back so severly that he can't serve anymore. So please, when you get the chance send a thank you and words of encouragement to these braves men and women.....thanks guys....Kimmie

Answer 1

We need to be reminded, at times; of the important role we fill for our family and for our country.The funny thing is; most military spouses don't consider themselves different from other spouses.

Other spouses get married and look forward to building equity in a home and putting down family roots. Military spouses get married and know they'll live in base housing or rent, and their roots must be short so they can be transplanted frequently.

Other spouses decorate a home with flair and personality that will last a lifetime. Military spouses decorate a home with flare tempered with the knowledge that no two base houses have the same size windows or same size rooms.

Curtains have to be flexible and multiple sets are a plus. Furniture must fit like puzzle pieces.

Other spouses have living rooms that are immaculate and seldom used. Military spouses have immaculate living room/dining room combos. The coffee table got a scratch or two moving from Germany, but it still looks pretty good.

Other spouses say goodbye to their spouse for a business trip and know they won't see them for a week. They are lonely, but can survive. Military spouses say good-bye to their deploying spouse and know they won't see them for months, or a year, or longer. They are lonely, but will survive.

Other spouses, when a washer hose blows off, call Maytag and then write a check out for having the hose reconnected. Military spouses have to cut the water off and fix it themselves.

Other spouses get used to saying "hello" to friends they see all the time. Military spouses get used to saying "goodbye" to friends made the last two years.

Other spouses worry about whether their child will be class president next year. Military spouses worry about whether their child will be accepted in yet another school next year and whether that school will be the worst in the city...again.

Other spouses can count on spouse participation in special events...birthdays, anniversaries, concerts, football games, graduation, and even the birth of a child. Military spouses only count on each other; because they realize that the flag has to come first if freedom is to survive. It has to be that way.

Other spouses put up yellow ribbons when the troops are imperiled across the globe and take them down when the troops come home. Military spouses wear yellow ribbons around their hearts and they never go away.

Other spouses worry about being late for mom's Thanksgiving dinner. Military spouses worry about getting back from Japan in time for dad's funeral.

The television program showing an elderly lady putting a card down in front of a long, black wall that has names on it touches other spouses. The card simply says, "Happy Birthday, Sweetheart. You would have been sixty today." A military spouse is the lady with the card, and the wall is the Vietnam Memorial.

I would NEVER say military spouses are better than other spouses. But I will say there is a difference. I will say, without hesitation, that military spouses pay just as high a price for freedom as do their active duty husbands and wives.

Perhaps the price they pay is even higher. Dying in service to our country isn't near as hard as loving someone who has died in service to our country, and having to live without them.

God bless our military spouses for all they freely give.

Answer 2

To answer Olomaya (sp)

Spouses stand behind their servicemen/women and give them a reason to live. When a spouse back here does not do their part (write letters, call, say "I love you" or even stay faithful) then the servicemen and women don't know what they are fighting for.

Spouses are a reason to fight. They are a good back support for our country of fighting men and women. They maybe don't deserve a day, but they sure do deserve our thanks, just like the mothers and fathers of servicemen and women also. They gave birth and raised good young men and women who have chosen to fight in these battles, against odds they did not imagine, against adversaries who don't play nice.

Answer 3

Holly bean ....Very well said.
You are very right. As a Military man, the only part of my job that I hate is knocking on a door to tell a spouse their beloved has died. I would rather be shot in the gut. I treat them as royalty and do all I can to help them but realize it is never enough. My lil' sis made big thank you for your service card for me one day. I told her thanx but asked her to do me a favor save her thanx for the Moms , Dads , Brothers, Sisters, Wives and any relatives of my fallen Warriors. The Warrior class chooses to fight and death does not cause us fear."I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense." I only fear leaving my Wife and Son, they need me. So celebrate their Courage and realize I appreciate your thanx (alot) but don't need it

Answer 4

No offense, but the husbands and wives of the soldiers aren't the ones putting their lives on the line in Iraq and Afghanistan so why are they getting a day?

Yes, I know everything from ice cream sundaes to shoes has its own day of celebrationg but why not just a Military appreciation Day?

Memorial Day and Veterans Day don't shine the spotlight on those men and women out there who are risking their lives and have given their lives in this current war, just those from the past. Yes, this is an unpopular war but I know I would not have the guts to go and do what they do, especially those who have gone home and then were called back.

Answer 5

My sincere thanks to all military personnel for their loyalty and hard work and for all of the sacrifices they make daily so I can live in peace.

And yes, many thanks of appreciation to the families and loved ones they have left behind.

I do not for one moment support this war, but i admire the men and women who, when called have gone to do their duty. i am only sorry it is for a man who himself was too afraid to serve when it was his turn.

Bless you all and please God you will all be reunited soon.

Answer 6

You are welcome

U.S.Army retired

Answer 7

Thanks as well as the present active duty, reserves and national guard should be included in this "THANKS"

Thanks U.S. Army Retired

Answer 8

Thanks! How sweet!